Teacher of Design and Technology, Barking and Dagenham

Closing date:15 Oct 2017

REF: SCH00088

Mayesbrook Park School formerly The Tuition Centre, is the PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) for Barking and Dagenham. It provides education for up to 100 pupils 11-16 including full time education for permanently excluded pupils, up to 30 KS3 pupils on a 6 week Positive Return programme and pupils on 6 Day+ fixed term exclusions. Its core purpose is to raise the attainment and support the well-being of young people who are not in mainstream schools for a variety of reasons, including exclusion, challenging behaviour and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) issues.

As a Design and Technology Teacher, you will play a key role in leading and developing outstanding and innovative practice. We are seeking a well-qualified, efficient, flexible and committed individual who is passionate about their subject and is able to motivate, support, challenge and enthuse students of all abilities. You will play a key role in raising standards and educational achievements and will understand the barriers to learning which have previously held our students back, including challenging behaviour and low literacy levels.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre individual who is experienced in providing quality first teaching and interventions and meeting the needs of young people with vision, determination and creativity. You will also demonstrate the skills necessary to manage others and to model good practice, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

All employees are required to abide by the Equalities and Diversity policies of the borough.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure Check and applicants will be required to complete a "Disqualification by Association" applicant declaration as part of the Safeguarding procedure.

Closing Date: 15th October 2017Interviews (w/c): 16th October 2017

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the online application by visiting our website.

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